This topic has been welling up in me for quite some time now. It was Friday's Mesa High School Varsity Football game against the Yuma Criminals that pushed me over the edge. I trekked over to Jackrabbit Stadium, took a seat by the band, and waited for the pummeling of Criminals to start. I deliberately sat as far from the popular student section as I could. Actually, now that I think about it, I could've sat on the Yuma side. Shucks!
So, I was there mainly to see Deven play, but also to support my Jackrabbits. As the game progressed, I found myself constantly spying the student section and, for the most part, constantly being glad that I am unpopular and not expected to sit with my classmates. I will say that I saw Parker Schnepf the most because he was wearing this weird thing on his head and he seemed to be into the game. However, the majority of the rest of them were paying no attention to the hard-working athletes whatsoever. I don't like that. Don't go to the game if you don't care.
This extends to all level of sports. Especially professional. It costs somebody somewhere good money for you to go to those games. It is quite all right to politely refuse tickets if you don't care about the game. Or you could accept them and deliver them to me, because I am confident that I will enjoy the game to full capacity. And then, of course, do not purchase tickets or plan to attend a game that you don't care about. That is a ridiculous way to waste your money.
I feel that this also applies to music. I have the opportunity to see the best rock band of the past two decades in concert on October 18. My brother was the one who purchased my ticket. I have since paid him in full and learned we will be going with more people. Two of those people are somewhat fans and have actually purchased Weezer's latest album and are, at least, a little familiar with it. The other two are very opposite in this regard. One of them is under the belief that Weezer will never be as good as their debut album. The truth is that as much as you can't replicate the first time, Weezer has grown as a band. Matured. They are more knowledgable now and do have a higher quality of music. The other person is unaware of anything that happens outside of his scope of vision when he is in his computer chair. I dislike that they will be near me at the concert, but strive to enjoy it nonetheless.
Just stop being fake. Don't go to things that you don't give a care in the world for. If you go to a WNBA game and haven't the slightest idea what the home team's name is, be ashamed and learn from that mistake.
However, if you are to go to something such as a sporting event to enhance your knowledge of that sport, then that is very commendable. I'm all for that. In fact, at the Mesa High game on Friday, a family sat near me. The father of the family would patiently and calmly explain every play and answer every question that his son asked. I thought it was a beautiful sight.
If you go just to drink beer and be an idiot, do the rest of us a favor and just stay home.
2 comments:
High school ballgames are a social event--something to do with your friends, whether you're into the sport or not. It's always been that way and probably always will be. Accept that and be glad your high school days are almost over. But with pro sports, I'm in agreement. And I'll add: Don't take a bunch of little kids who could care less if they're in the presence of sports stars or seeing history being made--and if you do take them, for goodness sake, make them behave! It's very annoying for us who don't go very often and spend good money to be there to be subjected to the antics of out-of-control bratty kids, especially when their parents are sitting right there oblivious to what's going on around them!!
Now for concerts, I don't think you have to be a die-hard fan to go and enjoy that. Those are also social events that you like to do with your friends. Give those guys a break--I'm sure you'll still be able to enjoy the concert. Oh--don't forget the earplugs!!
A couple of questions: what's dinkin flicka? Who didn't know the name of the WNBA hometeam? Shame on them--did you say that to them. When I went to Mesa High games I remember some of the people around me following the game--I didn't know much about football, but I just remember the guys following it. Do you have a good or bad team this year? Also I'm with you on pro sports--how could you go to something such as that when you don't even like it? Oh, are you gonna answer my questions? or should I call you to get the scoop? I don't know if people ever answer questions on their comment page, remember, I'm new! :)
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